Datasite vs Intralinks
A side-by-side comparison of Datasite and Intralinks — two options for virtual data rooms. Pricing, features, and honest pros and cons.
Category
Virtual Data Rooms
Virtual Data Rooms
Rating
4.5 / 5
4.2 / 5
Pricing
Enterprise / Custom
Enterprise / Custom
Best for
Sell-side and buy-side M&A on mid-to-large deals
Firms wanting data rooms plus LP communications
Key features
- Secure virtual data rooms
- Granular permissions and watermarking
- AI-assisted document organization and redaction
- Q&A and workflow tools
- Buyer activity analytics
- Virtual data rooms
- Document security and DRM
- Investor communications portal
- Q&A management
- Activity reporting
Pros
- Trusted, enterprise-grade security
- Strong M&A workflow and analytics
- Reliable for large, complex deals
- Strong security and compliance heritage
- Combines VDR with LP communications
- Enterprise support
Cons
- Premium pricing
- More than small deals typically require
- Interface feels dated to some users
- Enterprise pricing and contracts